Sunday, 31 July 2011

This layout was created using patterned paper from August's Scrapaholix Kit. The kit technique this month is using wooden ornaments. I have used three of these wooden ornaments in this layout (2 butterflies and a flower shape). I just added some ZVA Creative gems in blue to the butterfly bodies and antennae and coloured in the flower with a Zig pen and added a crystal gem in the middle.I scraplifted this design from the Scrapbook Magazine (Issue 56, page 48 - Budget Challenge), which used a paint effect using corrugated card on the base of the white cardstock. I used a paint dabber (Jenni Bowlin for Ranger called 'Chicken Feed'). The original layout used white cardstock for the base but I cut my card down to 11" x 11" and matted it onto some Bazzill 'Mango' cardstock, then added some faux stitching.

The patterned papers this month are from Dovecraft (Sugar & Spice) and I chose the striped paper for the shaped piece. To get the shape I drew around a template and inked the edges. I then layered the shaped patterned paper to the left of the corrugated paint effect (once dry of course). I layered my photograph onto some brown card (from the kit) and added to the layout, overlapping the shaped panel paper.

The title (Life), other butterflies and little glittered flowers are stickers from Simply Creative and I used 'Owls and Trees' (and they only cost £1 each pack!). The word 'LOVE' in the title are cardstock alphabet stickers (coloured using a Zig pen in Pure Brown). I added some flowers to the left hand side of the photograph cut from one of the other patterned papers in the kit, which I decoupaged before adding to the layout. Finally, I added photograph details in the lower right of the page.

I am considering entering this layout for the papercraft qualification unit - so if you have time, please leave your feedback as you did the other day (and get 2 entries into the blog candy draw). Thanking you so much.

Saturday, 30 July 2011

This is one of the layouts I created for the first unit of the Papercraft qualification. This has already been assessed, so it is just for showing today!I used Crate Paper 'Portrait Collection' patterned papers for this layout as it has a 'wedding' theme. I used 'Vintage Lace' for the base (I sanded the edges), then layered this up with 'Pearls' patterned paper and cut into the scalloped lace edge. This was then layered with 'Bouquet' patterned paper and the dotted paper at the edge is the other side of the 'Pearls' paper.

The photographs were matted onto 'Something Blue' (reverse side). I made the 'Wedding' in the title from one of the accent cuts from the range and matted this onto some of the 'Pearls' paper, to which I added faux stitching. I used one of the blank accent cuts to add the reminder of the title using rub-ons and cardstock stickers.

The flowers I made by cutting flowers from a Sizzix die on my Big Shot. These were layered up and I added a pearl gem in the middle. The pearl swirl I made by using a template (a magazine freebie) and some self-adhesive pearls in various sizes to make the swirl shape.

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Friday, 29 July 2011

Today it is one of my layouts that I have to show you. This is one of my Grandson (one of the first photograph's taken). The reason for scrapping this layout is two-fold. Firstly, it is a family photograph and it will go into my family album. Secondly, I am presently creating layouts as part of a Paper Craft qualification and this is one that I will be submitting for Unit 4.As part of this unit I do need to get some feedback from other crafters on what they think of the layouts I have produced.

When I got feedback on the last unit I asked the members of the Boldon Scrapaholix Club for their views (which they kindly gave and very constructively too). Unfortunately, the next club date is not until 9th August and I would like to get this unit completed so I can submit it early next week. So, today I am asking for some feedback on this layout please.What I asked the club members last time was these questions:1. What do you think is the best feature of this layout?2. What do you think about the colour combinations used?3. If you were creating this layout, what would you have done differently?4. Overall, is the patterned papers used, colour scheme, title, suitable for the photograph? - If no, please say why.If you can spare a few minutes to answer these questions, I would be extremely grateful. If you don't want to leave your answer on this blog, just leave a message to say that you have emailed me your reply and I will enter your name into the blog candy draw (usual rules apply still). My email address is: ann@thescrapbookgarden.co.uk Thank you - your comments are appreciated.To see what materials I used and what I did to create this layout - see page called Recipe Card - Baby Boy at the top of this page.

Thursday, 28 July 2011

Another zoo themed layout from Liz. This time it features zebras (as well as Liz and her husband of course!). Liz has used Bazzill French Vanilla as the base for this layout and has doodled around the edges. The patterned papers are My Mind's Eye Market Street 'Happy Birthday' Tapestry and Liz has used both sides. The fantastic title is part of the K & Co. assorted title pack which co-ordinates with the K & Co. A-Z paper range.Thanks to Liz for sharing her creations with us this week. If you leave a comment I will enter your name into the blog candy draw for your chance to win a 'Quartet of Prima flowers' (a great prize). Thanks for stopping by.

Wednesday, 27 July 2011

Liz created this fab layout of her dog 'Tilly' using Bazzill French Vanilla cardstock as the base. She has used My Mind's Eye Market Street 'Happy Birthday' Tapestry patterned paper and used both sides.The reverse side has words printed on it and Liz has used 'Adore' from this sheet as a sub-title to this layout. The main title 'animal crackers' is from the K & Co. A-Z titles pack and goes really well with this paper. The other embellishments are from Liz's own stash.

If you leave a comment I will enter your name into the blog candy draw (rules apply). Thanks for stopping by and have a nice day!

Tuesday, 26 July 2011

Liz made this really lovely layout using K & Co. A-Z Words patterned paper, which suits this layout of a visit to Chester Zoo perfectly. 'e' (is for elephant) is the title and Liz used one of the 'e's from a Dovecraft Sparkles (Babe). Another way to use a title on your layout - it doesn't have to printed words! The base of this layout is Bazzill Avalanche Cardstock and Liz has doodled around the outside edge.The grey elephant is actually a chipboard zoo animal from Tando Creative, which has been coloured using Pro Marker pens. A lovely summery layout depicting a day at the zoo. Thanks to Liz for creating this layout and sharing it with us. If you leave a comment I will enter your name into the blog candy draw for this month (rules apply). Best of luck!

Monday, 25 July 2011

I was lucky enough to get a Guest Designer this week and her name is Liz Dunn. She is a member of the Boldon Scrapaholix Club and she agreed to do a few layouts for this month's blog.Liz has kicked off her stint on The Scrapbook Garden blog by creating this super layout of her little girl using My Mind's Eye - So Sophie 'Sweet Chic' Splendid Swirl paper. This die-cut paper is so fantastically printed that you don't need to add much to make it fab.

Liz has added a journal card from So Sophie range and made her own bling swirl using ZVA self-adhesive embellishment gems in Pink. She has also added 3 Prima flowers (layered up and inked). Liz doesn't have her own blog but if you leave her a comment I will ensure she gets them. If you do leave a comment, I will enter your name into the blog candy draw for July. Best of luck!

Sunday, 24 July 2011

To finish her showcase week, Julia has managed to make these gorgeous book marks out of the scraps/left overs from the My Mind's Eye 'Ooh La La' collection kit. She has made 2 sizes 8" x 2" and 5" x 2.5" from scrap cardstock.Julia used the left-over pieces of patterned papers and added some stamping with inks in co-ordinating colours.Ribbon was added and beads or button to weigh down the book mark - a lovely finishing touch!For this book mark with numbers, Julia used left over numbers from the American Crafts Thickers (Felt-Chestnut) pack.For more information on how Julia made these lovely book marks visit her blog here

If you leave a comment (rules apply) I will enter your name into the blog candy draw for this month - not long now to the draw! Best of luck!

Saturday, 23 July 2011

Julia has designed this lovely card (she must be using left-overs by now!) using more of the fab My Mind's Eye Ooh La La collection kit patterned papers. As all of these papers are double-sided you get a lot more choices for your money.The flowers are die-cut from the Ooh La La patterned papers and the words are American Crafts Thickers (Felt - Chestnut). Julia has more details on her blogIf you leave a message I will enter your name into the blog candy draw (rules apply). Thanks for stopping by.

Friday, 22 July 2011

Another fab layout from Julia! This time she has made a lovely layout of her 'feline boys'!The base of this layout is Bazzill French Vanilla cardstock and Julia has used more of the fabulous patterned papers from the My Mind's Eye 'Ooh La La' collection kit. The gorgeous swirl is from the collection kit also. The flowers are Prima Craftable and the title is chipboard from Tando Creative. Julia has used ultra thick embossing powder to cover it to get a lovely glossy finish.Julia has used her own stamp to add another dimension to the page. Overall, a gorgeous layout! If you want to get further details, visit Julia's blog hereThank you for stopping by. Please leave a comment and if you do (rules apply) I will enter your name into the blog candy draw for this month.

Thursday, 21 July 2011

A fabulous layout from Julia using the MME 'Ooh La La' collection kit patterned papers. The flowers are made by Julia also using the same papers, along with a couple of Prima Craftable flowers.The title 'Sweet Bloom' is made using American crafts Thickers (Felt - Chestnut).

The swirl is from the Accessories sheet, which is part of the collection kit.

Wednesday, 20 July 2011

Julia has created this wonderful fold-out album using Bazzill 12" x 12" Dotted Swiss cardstock in Salt (white). The patterned papers are from MME 'Ooh La La' kit. Julia made the flowers from the same papers to co-ordinate.The title ' calm days', is made from American Crafts Thickers (Felt - Chestnut).To get this fan shape and concertina effect Julia has scored the cardstock and further details can be found at her blog

This is an image of the completed album opened up - it's fab! Julia has used alternative sections of photographs and journaling to make this little beauty.

If you leave Julia a comment I will enter your name into the blog candy draw for your chance to win this month's candy of Quartet of Prima Flowers'. Best of luck!

Tuesday, 19 July 2011

Oh Happy Days! Julia has created 3 lovely 'Happy cards' from the My Mind's Eye 'Ooh La La' patterned papers.Julia has used Bazzill Dotted Swiss Scalloped Cardstock in Honey for the base of these cards. She has layered the patterned papers and cut circles to embellish them. Julia also used one of the 'bingo cards' from the Accessory Sheet that comes with the collection kit. The words are American Crafts Thickers (Felt - Chestnut). Lovely cards to send for 'happy' occasions!For further info on how Julia created these cards, visit her blog hereIf you leave Julia a comment I will enter your name into the blog candy draw (rules apply). Thanks for stopping by.

Monday, 18 July 2011

Today is the turn of Julia Smith, another member of the Design Team here at The Scrapbook Garden. Julia will be showcasing her creations all week. Her blog can be found here

Julia has started her week with this simply gorgeous layout of her daughter's puppy (now grown up and a mum to 7 pups!). The patterned papers Julia has used are from My Mind's Eye 'Ooh La La' kit. She has used a journal tag and ticket as embellishments (from the same collection kit). The flowers are Prima Craftable and the brad in the centre are from Crate Paper (Brook collection). The title is from MME also - Natural 'Aspire' Title. The base of this layout is Bazzill 12" x 12" 'Guacamole' and works well with the greens and yellows of the paper range used.

Thank you for stopping by - please leave Julia a comment and I will enter your name into the blog candy draw for this month (see rules of entry).

Sunday, 17 July 2011

This is the last of the wonderful creations from Jule's this week. Today she has used Bazzill Glazed 'Wallpaper' Raven cardstock as the base of this lovely layout featuring Mojo.The patterned papers are from last month's kit - Basic Grey 'Hello Luscious'. The flowers are from Dovecraft (Rich Earthtones) and match the pinks in the patterned papers. The title is made from Amercian Crafts Thickers (one pack goes a long, long way).

If you pop over to Jule's blog she will give you more info on how she put this layout together. Leave a comment and you will be entered into the blog candy draw (rules apply). Thanks for stopping by.

Saturday, 16 July 2011

Jules has created this fabulous layout of her 3 Bridesmaids using Bazzill French Vanilla Cardstock as the base. This is a great versatile colour as it goes with loads of different layouts.The patterned papers are from Glitz Design 'Love Games' Floral and to add a very personal touch, Jules has added some of the ribbon left over from her wedding favours. The stamped flourish is from her own stash also. The title (3) is made from American Crafts Thickers - another versatile product that last for ages!

Why don't you pop over to Jule's Blog to see further photos of this lovely layout. Thanks for stopping by. If you leave a comment (rules apply) I will enter your name into the blog candy draw.

Friday, 15 July 2011

Isn't this a lovely gesture - sending someone a card just to say 'Hi!'For this quick card Jules has used Glitz Design 'Love Games' Polka patterned paper (she used both sides), added a strip of Bazzil 'Just the Edge' cardstock (this is a fab product as it is so versatile), stamped an image of her own and added a Prima Craftable Flower, spritzed with spray ink. Jules has all the details hereIf you leave Jules a comment today (as I'm feeling generous), I will give you an extra entry into the draw. The more times your name is in the draw, the more chance you have of winning! Usual rules apply though. Best of luck. The extra entry into the draw for yesterday's suggestion (on who you would make a 'Notes' book for) goes to Agnes.

Thursday, 14 July 2011

A change today from layouts. Jules has made this simple, but very effective 'Notes' book using Glitz Design 'Love Games' patterned paper (Floral). What a lovely gift this would make for someone (or just to keep yourself). The 'Notes' word is made from American Crafts Thickers and the Prima Craftable flower has been spritzed with shimmer mist and finished with an adhesive pearl.Jules has more info on how she made this little lovely over on her blog hereWhy not leave me a comment suggesting who you would make a little note book like this for and why. The best suggestion made today will get an extra entry into the blog candy draw. Usual rules apply. Thanks for stopping by.

Wednesday, 13 July 2011

This is my favourite so far this week from Jules! I just love this dog - she is a star! Jules has used Bazzill Dotted Swiss cardstock (Pepper) for the background to this lovely layout. The patterned papers are from Glitz Design 'Love Games' and are called - Stripe and Polka.Jules has added Bazzill 'Just the Edge' strip in Pepper along the bottom of the photograph (these packs contain several shapes and all are 12" in length). Tucked behind the photo are some MME 'Only Smiles' small accessories (tickets). The title (which is very apt) is another MME product - 'Only Smiles' Title. This layout shows you another way to use different products as titles.Another job well done! If you want to see more of Jules' work - just go over to her blog If you leave a comment (and you qualify - see rules) I will enter your name into the blog candy draw for this month. The prize is a quartet of lovely Prima flowers. Good luck!

Tuesday, 12 July 2011

Jules has used Glitz Design 'Love Games' Poppies patterned paper for the base of this fab layout. The photo image is striking and goes wonderfully with the patterned papers. The striped paper is also from Glitz Design (from the same range) and is called (amazingly) 'Stripe'.Jules has used Bazzill 'Just the Edge' in Pepper along the bottom edge of the photograph. The title is made from American Crafts Thickers and some stickers from Jules' own stash. The flowers are made from a circle and heart punch and the centres are from the 'Thickers' pack as well.

Jules will give you more info on how she put this all together if you pop over to her blog here

Please leave a comment (see rules) and I will enter your name into the blog candy draw. Best of luck and thanks for stopping by.

Monday, 11 July 2011

This week is the turn of DT member Jules Dix to showcase her talents. Jules has started off with this fab wedding layout. She created this using a Tando Creative 'Leaves' Mask, which she has misted. The patterned papers are from Glitz Design - Love Games 'Floral'.The flowers are from Prima (Craftable and an assortment from Prima Essentials 10 'Melody') and match wonderfully with the Glitz patterned papers. Jules used a Tando Creative word - 'Us' for her title, which she covered in Glitz Design paper.

This month the DT have been given the brief of using different methods for their titles. Today's layout has used chipboard in the form of a Tando Creative word. Watch out for the rest of the week to see what Jules uses next for her layout titles. To get further details on how Jules put this layout together, check out her blog here

If you leave Jules a comment on this post (see rules of entry) I will enter your name into the blog candy draw. Details of the prize is on the left of this page. Good luck!

Sunday, 10 July 2011

To end the week, Jaqi has created these two Golf Cards - suitable to give for Birthdays! The green card has been made using Glitz Design Afternoon Muse 'Carte Postal' (the reverse side). A strip of Bazzill 'Just the Edge' in Salt has been inked with a harlequin stamp (Jaqi's own) to match the patterned paper. The word 'GOLF' is American Crafts Thickers (in white), which Jaqi has embossed.For the simpler 'red card' Jaqi has inked another Bazzill 'Just the Edge' cardstock strip with the same harlequin stamp. She has personalised this card by adding a letter 'a' from the American Crafts Thickers pack. Jaqi will give you further details if you pop over to her blogPlease leave Jaqi a comment and I will enter your name into the blog candy draw (rules apply). Thank you for stopping by. Pop back tomorrow when we have another DT member showcasing her talents.

Saturday, 9 July 2011

Today, Jaqi has created a very simple, sweet layout using Bazzill Dotted Swiss Cardstock in Salt as the base. She has used several different patterned papers - some are from the Basic Grey Sweet Threads paper pack.The 'Angel' word is from Tando Creative and is coloured by using Cotton Candy Stickles. The other embellishments are Jaqi's own. To get further information on how Jaqi designed this layout, please go to her blog hereIf you leave a comment and you qualify for entry I will enter your name into the blog candy draw for this month. Best of luck!

Friday, 8 July 2011

Jaqi has made a double-layout to showcase some more of her vintage family photographs. This time she has used Dovecraft 12" x 12" Bordeaux for the base. The patterned papers are from Glitz Designs Afternoon Muse 'Block' and Prima Botanical 'My Love'.The 'Just Married' sticker is from Crate Paper Portrait Collection (Phrase Stickers). The photo's are matted onto Bazzill French Vanilla cardstock and Prima Botanical patterned paper as before. The other embellishments are Jaqi's own added to compliment the layout. For further details on how Jaqi put this layout together visit her blogIf you leave a comment (see rules) I will enter your name into the blog candy draw for this month. Thanks for stopping by.

Thursday, 7 July 2011

Just a quick mention - I have started a SUMMER SALE at The Scrapbook Garden and selected products are up to 60% OFF!These lines are LIMITED STOCK and once they are gone .... they are gone!I have limited stocks of patterned papers at 10p a sheet and once they are gone .... they are gone!Happy shopping!

For this layout Jaqi has used Glitz Design 'Afternoon Muse' Banner (reverse side) for the base of this lovely layout depicting a 'Dance Night' theme. The Bazzill 'Just the Edge' (Salt) strip has been inked with distress ink and compliments the colour of the music styled paper.The tag is made using a Tando Creative Music Mask inked with distress ink. The American Craft's Thickers (originally white) have been embossed with black embossing powder to give the look of patent leather dance shoes (how effective - and clever!). This layout has a feel of the '50's about it and looks fab!

Please leave a comment for Jaqi to say you have stopped by and I will enter your name into the blog candy draw (if you qualify). Further details on how Jaqi created this layout can be found on her blog here

Wednesday, 6 July 2011

Jaqi used My Mind's Eye Market Street Happy Birthday Tapestry patterned paper and co-ordinating title for this layout showing one of her ancestors celebrating her 21st Birthday. Jaqi used the Tapestry patterned paper for the base of this layout and layered up the Happy Birthday title tag with other similar tag shapes adding further to the title of this layout. The flowers (once again) are Prima Craftable Flowers, which Jaqi has inked with distress ink and stickles. The '21st' in the title are American Crafts Thickers (white), which Jaqi has inked to match. The cake stamp is Jaqi's own but compliments the layout beautifully.

If you go over to Jaqi's Blog she will show you how she created this lovely layout. If you leave a comment for Jaqi, I will enter your name into the blog candy draw (see rules to qualify). Thanks for stopping by.

Tuesday, 5 July 2011

Another lovely layout from Jaqi today. This time Jaqi has used Bazzill French Vanilla Cardstock for the base of her layout and patterned paper from Glitz Design 'Afternoon Muse' called Carte Postal (it is double-sided and Jaqi has used the other side).The colour combinations on this layout are lovely and fresh and the torn edges of the patterned paper add texture to the page. This time Jaqi has rubbed the American Craft Thickers (Jewlery Box White) with a distress ink pad to give it a 'broken look'. The flowers are from Prima and Jaqi added her own leaves. Some of the photo matting and die-cut hearts are papers from last month's Basic Grey 'Sweet Threads' paper pack (they go a long way!). Overall, a lovely, sweet layout.If you want to see how Jaqi put this all together her blog can be found hereIf you leave Jaqi a comment here and you are a follower of this blog (see rules), I will enter your name into the Blog Candy Draw for this month.

Monday, 4 July 2011

This week we are showcasing the work of Jaqi Wright one of the Design Team here at The Scrapbook Garden. Jaqi will be showcasing her creations all week and she starts off with a little gem.What a smasher! Jaqi has created this layout featuring a photograph of herself when she was nearly 3 (aww how cute Jaqi!). I love how she has created the background using half a sheet of Glitz Design 'Afternoon Muse' Polka 12" x 12" patterned paper. The other half of the layout she created herself by using sequin waste and inked the design onto a sheet of 12" x 12" Bazzill French Vanilla Cardstock. What a great job she has done!Jaqi has used American Crafts Thickers (Jewelry Box in White) for her title, which she has inked and then rubbed on stickles to match her layout.A pretty layout for a pretty little girl! To get the full lowdown on how Jaqi created this lovely layout check out her blog hereIf you leave a comment today and you are a follower of this blog I will enter your name into the Blog Candy Draw for this month. Best of luck!

Sunday, 3 July 2011

Another two layouts from the Scrapaholix Kit for July. This time I have used a 6x12 Page Element for this layout and layered a photo mat across it to add my photograph. The words 'out and about in' are words I found in an old scrapbooking book, which I cut out and stuck on as part of my title. The word 'Cancun' is cut on the Cricut.I added some Prima flowers (these are from the Essentials 10 Melody Collection) and used a Bazzill In'Stichz template for the leaves. I love the stitching effect on layouts as it gives a lovely texture to your pages.

In this final layout I added another Tando Creative chipboard Compass. The arrow I handcut and I made a circle from some left-over cork from a previous kit to make an embellishment with destination details. The other embellishments are cut from the remainder of the photo mat elements.

Please leave a comment to say you have visited and I will enter your name into the Blog Candy draw (see rules of entry) for your chance to win the Prima Floral Quartet! Best of luck!

Saturday, 2 July 2011

This is the first two layouts I managed to create using this month's Scrapaholix Kit. The technique this month is using the brand new Simple Stories Collection - 'Destinations' that includes 4x4 Quotes, 2x12 Border & Title strips, 6x12 Page Elements.I made two fairly straightforward layouts to showcase photographs I had of Mexico taken a few years ago. The colours of this range are perfect for a lot of different holiday destinations.

I admit to adding a Tando Creative chipboard shape in the form of the compass as I like how it adds some dimension to the layout. I have two more layouts to show tomorrow with these photo mat elements.

Thanks for stopping by. Please leave a comment and I will enter your name into our BRAND NEW BLOG CANDY DRAW for this month (rules apply).

Friday, 1 July 2011

The winner of May/June's Blog Candy Draw is96Random numbers generated Jul 1 2011 at 09:06:40 by www.psychicscience.orgCongratulations Laura - you have won the six Tando Creative Masks - please email me with your details so I can post the prize out to you. Today I am pleased to announce the launch of July's BLOG giveaway: Prima Floral Quartet! That's right - four delicious packs of Prima flowers. This month the blog candy contains 1 x Prima Essentials 10 - Reflections; 1 x Prima Gianna Collection - Botanical; 1 x Prima Marri Collection - Botanical; 1 x Prima Craftable Flowers.To be in with a chance to win this fab blog candy - see rules on the left of the page. If you leave a comment today and you qualify I will enter your name into the draw! Good Luck!